As you go . . .

Brian is currently reading a book by Joseph Stowell called: Why it’s hard to love Jesus. I am finding this to be a great and very challenging book especially considering the question of what is my motivation for wanting to know, love, follow Christ…? “Genuine love for Christ is always a response to His extreme grace extended to us.”

Why It’s Hard To Love Jesus takes a close look at the story in Luke 7 describing Simon the Pharisee and a sinful woman who anoints Jesus with expensive oil. When we’re confronted with the reality of Jesus, do we remain indifferent and religious like Simon the Pharisee or do we fall at His feet in adoring worship like the woman who had been forgiven much? Joseph Stowell challenges Christians to honestly probe the answer to this penetrating question.

I guess you will not be too surpized to know what Miriam is reading…

What to Expect when You’re Expecting is an excellent book and Brian especially is learning A LOT… It is becoming a regular routine now that Miriam will explain to Brian (usually at night just before we go to sleep) in detail how the baby is developing at every stage of the devlopment process. Brian is learning about strange concepts like: “Sympathy Symptoms” which he finds very strange and difficult to understand… Please pray for understanding from Brian and patience for Miriam…

Wow, what a wonderful and unique experience… Over the years serving with OM Ships we have heard many people who have visited the Faroe Islands before share about how special it was and now we finally got to experience it for ourselves… AND they were right !!!

We had an incredible time meeting many wonderful people, enjoying the breathtaking scenery and making friends. God has obviously blessed this small nation and is using it to be a blessing and a shining light to the world.

Edinburgh Castle and the park in the picture behind us was the venue for a live easter play that thousands of people attended. It was very touching to see so many people gripped by the live scenes that unfolded in front of their eyes… It was quiet emotional to witness especially the crucifixion and resurrection scenes.

We had a wonderful time in the Netherlands and even though these were our first “real” ministry ports we PRAISE GOD for the incredible opportunities we had to share God’s love and encourage local believers. Many lives were impacted and it again proved that God can use us even when we feel weak and inexperienced.

To see our news letter, click the mailbox above… and that’s it!

It was quiet an emotional experience for us when we set sail from Denmark – we have been waiting for almost 2 and a half years for this first voyage. We stand in awe when we think of all the prayers, work, effort, joys and struggles over many years of many thousands of people working together to make it possible…
GOD HAS BEEN FAITHFUL and we give Him all the glory !!!

 A few weeks ago we had our first snow of the Christmas season… Many of the crew went outside (even though dark & cold) and soon we had a big snowball fight… For many of the crew this was the 1st time in their lives they had ever seen snow…

Special Christmas Dinner onboard the Logos Hope.

We both were involved in serving the crew as waiters for a special Christmas dinner on the evening of the 24th.

Back to the Motherland…

We recently arrived back in South Africa for our furlough which is actually only due in September, but because of many factors it seemed to make more sense to plan it while the Logos Hope was in dry-dock and lay-up. It has been great to again meet-up with family whom we have not seen in almost 2 years and to also (for the 1st time) meet the 3 new additions to the family. We were fortunate to just make it in time to attend our new niece’s dedication service (see picture below with Brian’s sister Brenda and her daughter Layla). We hope to meet-up with many friends and supporters during our time here and to be able to give feedback and to further work on our support. Your prayers for this time back home would be very much appreciated !